Episode 12: Is Intuitive Eating Appropriate for PCOS/PMOS?

Can you be an intuitive eater and still manage insulin resistance? \*Disclaimer: This episode was filmed prior to the recent 2026 renaming of PCOS--> PMOS. You will hear us referring to PMOS as PCOS throughout the episode. In this episode, we're separating myths from science and exploring how to support both metabolic health and a healthy relationship with food when living with PCOS/PMOS. While intuitive eating can be a valuable framework for healing your relationship with food, insulin resistance—a hallmark feature of PCOS/PMOS—can make hunger, fullness, cravings, and energy levels feel less predictable. In this episode, we're unpacking the nuanced relationship between intuitive eating and PCOS/PMOS. We'll explore how insulin resistance affects hunger regulation, why blood sugar management involves more than just carbohydrates, and how to approach nutrition in a way that supports both metabolic health and food freedom. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been navigating PCOS/PMOS for years, this episode will help you understand why intuitive eating may feel challenging at times—and how to make it work for you rather than against you. In This Episode, You'll Learn: - What insulin resistance is and why it's so common in PCOS/PMOS <!--THE END--> - Why insulin resistance can exist even when your A1C is normal - The difference between insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, and diabetes - Why carbohydrates aren't the only foods that influence insulin <!--THE END--> - The labs and tests that may provide insight into insulin resistance - How insulin resistance can impact hunger, fullness, cravings, and energy - Why intuitive eating can feel more difficult with PCOS/PMOS - Practical ways to build meals that increase satisfaction and satiety - How to integrate intuitive eating principles while supporting metabolic health **Love the show?** Subscribe to *Eat Kale and Cupcakes* for expert conversations on PCOS/PMOS, eating disorders, intuitive eating, nutrition, body image, and women's health. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a rating and review and share it with someone who may benefit from this discussion. Every review helps others discover the podcast. Follow us on instagram: @eatkaleandcupcakes Learn more about our work and online courses: www.lauracipullo.com